Financial Security Index

Latest Financial Security Index Articles

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  Most Americans don’t have enough savings to cover a $1K emergency

  A Bankrate survey finds unexpected expenses are common, and many of us aren’t prepared.

  3 min read Jan 18, 2018
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  Americans think Washington will hurt their personal finances

  Americans say they don’t expect to gain a lot from the GOP tax cut.

  3 min read Dec 21, 2017
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  As vote nears, Democrats and Republicans are even more divided about their finances

  Our survey finds voters are even more divided about debt, job security and savings.

  2 min read Oct 18, 2016
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  How Democrats and Republicans differ on their personal finances

  With a Democrat in the White House, Republicans are more pessimistic about finances.

  5 min read Sep 26, 2016
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  Real estate is top investing choice, with stocks only tied for third, survey finds

  We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property.

  4 min read Jul 19, 2016
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  Meet 2 people whose emergency funds rescued them

  1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help.

  4 min read Jun 21, 2016
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  We asked people to name their top financial regret. You won’t believe what they said

  We asked people which of their money decisions make them go, ‘D’oh!’ See the answers.

  3 min read May 17, 2016
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  Survey: If you’re bummed that your income isn’t budging, join the crowd

  Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S.

  2 min read Apr 19, 2016
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  Millennials increase their savings but financial security slips

  20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend.

  3 min read Mar 28, 2016
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  Despite the growing economy, Americans say they’re not spending more

  Despite the growing economy, Americans say they’re not spending more. Here’s why.

  3 min read Oct 13, 2015